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Introduction to the Land Court of Queensland

Watch the video to prepare for your directions hearing or review held via video conference.  

The Court has consolidated all its current Practice Directions.

Welcome

The Land Court is open and proceeding as normal. In order to deal with the challenges posed by COVID-19, the Court requests parties and practitioners to use mail or email to file documents, wherever possible, and to advise the Court as soon as they become aware of any circumstances that might affect how and when a case proceeds. The Court will use audio-visual and conferencing technology as appropriate, to minimise risk. Information about the Court’s technology is available from the Land Court Registry.

The Court will continue to monitor closely the advice being provided by government health authorities and act accordingly. Community safety will always be a priority.

What is procedural assistance?

Procedural assistance is advice about court processes. For example, the Court can provide assistance about:

- how to start a case;

- what form to use;

- the process a case may follow;

- procedures to help you resolve the case without a decision;

- what happens at hearings and other court events.

The Court offers self-represented parties procedural assistance before, during, and after a hearing. If you would like procedural assistance, you can:

- search this website;

- book a procedural assistance interview ;

- contact the Land Court Registry ; or if you are in court, ask the member hearing the case.

However, the Court cannot give legal advice. In contrast to procedural assistance, legal advice is advice about the substance of a case. For example, the Court cannot give you advice about:

- what evidence to lead;

- what arguments to make; or your prospects of success.

If you cannot find what you are looking for with procedural assistance on this site please email the court and book in for a procedural assistance session either in person via skype or on the telephone.

How do I get procedural assistance?

Contact the Land Court to discuss your options. Attend an interview at the Land Court Registry in person, by phone or via video conference.

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